July 30, 2017

Politics are no laughing matter. Well, not usually, that is. But when the Capitol Steps take to the Amphitheater stage at 8:15 p.m. Monday for a live performance of their most recent political parody songs,

Opera’s reputation for blood and thunder is not undeserved. Through much of the 20th century, only a handful of Italian comic works of the 19th century had a place in the repertoire. The Chautauqua Opera

Betsy Burgeson believes Chautauquans can make a big impact with small gardens. “Such minor changes can have a humongous impact,” Burgeson said. “Everyone can do a little and that means we can do a lot.”